What are the Challenges in Supercritical Fluid Catalysis?
Despite its advantages, SCF catalysis faces several challenges: - High Operating Conditions: The need for elevated temperatures and pressures requires specialized equipment, increasing operational costs. - Catalyst Stability: Some catalysts may degrade or lose activity under supercritical conditions, necessitating careful selection and design. - Solubility Issues: Not all reactants and catalysts are soluble in SCFs, limiting the scope of reactions that can be performed.
